MGMT 108 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Diversity Jurisdiction, Federal-Question Jurisdiction, General Jurisdiction
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Section 1: the judiciary"s role in american government. Judicial review: the process where the judiciary decides whether the laws or actions of the two other branches are constitutional. Judicial brank acts as a check on the other two branches of government. Before a lawsuit can be brought before a court, certain requirements must be met- they relate to jurisdiction, venue, and standing to sue. Jurisdiction means the power to speak the law . Before hearing a case, a court must have personal jurisdiction and subject matter jurisdiction. Property jurisdiction: when the property that is subject to a lawsuit is located within the territorial boundaries where a court can rule. Whether the case involves a felony or a misdemeanor. Whether the proceeding is a trial or an appeal. Original jurisdiction: courts that have the authority to hear a case for the first time (trial courts)
